Behavioral health providers seek EHR integration for care models

Behavioral health has long been separate from primary care, though many patients need both. As healthcare moves to patient-centered models, organizations struggle to integrate behavioral health and primary care. This article explores how behavioral health organizations tackle integration barriers, focusing on documentation and billing. Key findings include:

· Varying definitions of integrated care and why full integration is rare
· How EHR vendors like Epic, NextGen, Qualifacts, and Netsmart address integration
· The role of telehealth and analytics in bridging gaps

Read the full article for strategies to advance integrated care.